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Falls Illumination

Every evening, Niagara Falls is transformed into an incredible, multi-coloured water and light masterpiece.
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Niagara Falls Illumination Experience the dazzling lights on Niagara Falls

Every evening beginning at dusk, Niagara Falls is transformed into an incredible, multi-coloured water and light masterpiece.

Special lights are housed in the Illumination Tower, next to Queen Victoria Place; on the roof of Table Rock Centre, at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls; and deep in the Niagara Gorge, across from the American Falls. Together, these lights work to create a breathtaking view not to be missed. The falls are also lit in custom colours for short durations to mark significant dates in support of charitable causes. Special colour illuminations are provided courtesy of The Niagara Falls Illumination Board.

Illumination Schedule

The New Falls Illumination

In 2016, almost 20 years since the last major investment in falls lighting, the existing Xenon lights were replaced with new, energy-efficient LED lighting technology. These new lights provide more than twice the previous lighting levels, programmable lighting, and a wider spectrum of colour. The new lights also fill gaps to provide a more consistent lighting effect.

The ‘Illumination of the Falls’ has been financed and operated by The Niagara Falls Illumination Board since 1925.

American Falls illuminated in the winter
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American Falls illuminated at night
Illumination of purple and blue lights on Niagara Falls

Falls Illumination Schedule

January 1 – January 31 5 PM – 1 AM
February 1 – March 11 5:30 PM – 1 AM
March 12 – March 31 7:30 PM – 2 AM
April 1- May 14 8:00 PM – 2 AM
May 15 – July 31 8:30 PM – 2 AM
August 1 - August 15 8:00 PM – 2 AM
August 16 - August 31 7:30 PM – 2 AM
September 1 - 19 7:00 PM – 2 AM
September 20 - 30 6:30 PM – 2 AM
October 1 - 15 6:15 PM – 2 AM
October 16 - October 31 6:00 PM – 2 AM
November 1 - December 31 4:30 PM – 2 AM

The Niagara Falls are often lit in special colours for many registered charities marking a significant date in support of their cause. Special Colour Illuminations are provided courtesy of The Niagara Falls Illumination Board.

Special Lighting Request Form

Special Illumination Calendar

DateTimeCauseColour(s)
April 30, 202410:00 - 10:15MOG Awareness Month(Canadian Horseshoe Falls) Blue, Red (American Falls) Red Blue
April 30, 202410:15 - 10:30Child Abuse Awareness MonthBlue
May 1, 20249:45 - 10:00Doctor's DayBlue
May 1, 202410:00 - 10:15Help Kids Shine CampaignBlue, Yellow
May 1, 202410:15 - 10:30Mental Health Awareness MonthGreen
May 2, 202410:00 - 10:15Polish Heritage MonthWhite, Red
May 2, 202410:15 - 10:30Shine a Light on Community Living CampaignBlue, Green
May 3, 202410:00 - 10:15World Press Freedom Day Civic Recognition CampaignBlue, White
May 3, 202410:15 - 10:30Vasculitis AwarenessRed
May 4, 20249:45 - 10:00Light the Night for Fallen FirefightersRed
May 4, 202410:00 - 10:15Bladder Cancer Awareness MonthRed, Yellow
May 4, 202410:15 - 10:30World Axial Spondylitis DayTeal, Orange
May 5, 202410:00 - 10:15World Pulmonary Hypertension Day (World PH Day) Paint Canada PurplePurple
May 5, 202410:15 - 10:30National Dutch Heritage Day in CanadaOrange
May 6, 20249:45 - 10:00Missing and Murdered Indigenous PeoplesRed
May 6, 202410:00 - 10:15National Nurses WeekBlue, White, Blue, White
May 6, 202410:15 - 10:30Turquoise TakeoverTurquoise, White
May 7, 202410:00 - 10:15Foster Care Awareness MonthBlue
May 7, 202410:15 - 10:30Nursing Week 2024Blue
May 8, 20249:45 - 10:00Lung Cancer Action WeekTeal
May 8, 202410:00 - 10:15World Ovarian Cancer DayTeal
May 8, 202410:15 - 10:30International Thalassemia DayRed
May 9, 20249:45 - 10:00Public Service Recognition WeekBlue
May 9, 202410:00 - 10:15Celebrating Europe Day Across CanadaBlue, Yellow
May 9, 202410:15 - 10:30Children's Mental Health Awareness WeekGreen
May 10, 202410:15 - 10:30Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day - Community Awareness EventRed, Yellow
May 10, 20249:45 - 10:00Child Care Provider Appreciation DayRed, Yellow, Blue
May 10, 202410:00 - 10:15World Lupus Awareness DayPurple
May 11, 202410:00 - 10:15ICC World Cup Trophy Tour(Canadian Horseshoe Falls) Blue, Purple (American Falls) Red, White
May 11, 202410:15 - 10:30Light Up Green For LymeGreen
May 12, 202410:00 -10:15Fibromyalgia Awareness DayPurple
May 12, 202410:15 - 10:30Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Day/Sensibilité Chimique MultipleYellow, Green
May 13, 202410:00 - 10:15National Peace Officers DayBlue, White
May 13, 202410:15 - 10:30Independence Day of ParaguayRed, White, Blue
May 14, 202410:00 -10:15Israel's 76th Independence DayBlue, White, Blue, White
May 14, 202410:15 - 10:30International Kangaroo Care Awareness DayGreen, White
May 15, 202410:00 -10:15International MPS Awareness DayBlue, Yellow, Blue, Yellow
May 15, 202410:15 - 10:30Moose Hide Campaign DayOrange
May 16, 202410:00 -10:15Shine a Light on Celiac Disease/Celiac Awareness MonthGreen
May 16, 202410:15 - 10:30National Do Something Good For Your Neighbor DayPurple
May 17, 20249:45 - 10:00Haitian DayBlue, Red
May 17, 202410:00 -10:15Go Purple for Kids in Foster CarePurple
May 17, 202410:15 - 10:30Shine a Light on NF Campaign/World NF Awareness DayBlue, Green
May 18, 20249:15 - 9:30Overdose Awareness/Mental Health(Canadian Horseshoe Falls) Purple (American Falls) Green
May 18, 202410:00 - 10:15Global Porphyria Awareness DayPurple
May 18, 202410:15 - 10:30Apraxia Awareness Day 2024Blue
May 19, 202410:00 - 10:15Paramedic Services WeekOrange
May 19, 202410:15 - 10:30Food Allergy Awareness MonthTeal
May 20, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesVictoria DayPurple
May 20, 202410:15 - 10:30World Eosinophilic Diseases Day and National Eosinophil Awareness WeekPurple
May 21, 202410:00 - 10:15FIbromuscular Dysplasia Awareness MonthBlue, Red
May 21, 202410:15 - 10:30National Travel and Tourism Week Red
May 22, 2024010:00 - 10:15VON Week 2024Blue, White
May 22, 202410:15 - 10:30World Preeclampsia DayPink, Blue
May 23, 202410:00 - 10:15Cystic Fibrosis Awareness MonthBlue, Teal
May 23, 202410:15 - 10:30Red Nose DayRed
May 24, 20249:45 - 10:00Schizophrenia Awareness DayPurple
May 24, 202410:00 - 10:15National Walk for Dog GuidesRed, Blue, Red, Blue
May 24, 202410:15 - 10:30Huntington's Disease Awareness MonthBlue, Purple, Blue, Purple
May 25, 202410:00 - 10:15Sashbear Walk 12th AnnualOrange
May 25, 202410:15 - 10:30The Independence Day of the Hashemite Kingdom of JordanBlack, Red, White, Green
May 26, 202410:00 - 10:15Independence Day of GeorgiaRed, White
May 26, 202410:15 - 10:30Azerbaijan Independence DayBlue, Red, Green
May 27, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesMemorial DayRed, White, Blue
May 27, 202410:15 - 10:3058th Independence Anniversary of the Cooperative Republic of GuyanaRed, Black, Gold, White, Green
May 28, 202410:00 - 10:15Menstrual Health DayRed
May 28, 202410:15 - 10:30Defeat DepressionBlue, Gold
May 29, 202410:00 - 10:15National Day of the Republic of CroatiaRed, White, Blue
May 29, 202410:15 - 10:30World IBD DayPurple
May 30, 202410:00 - 10:15World MS DayOrange
May 30, 202410:15 - 10:30Walk to Cure Arthritis BuffaloGreen, Purple
May 31, 202410:00 - 10:15ALSP Awareness MonthPink, Purple
June 2, 202410:00 - 10:30Consulate General of Italy Illumination CeremonyGreen, White, Red
June 5, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesWorld Environment DayGreen
June 7, 202410:00 - 10:15National Gun Violence Awareness DayOrange
June 19, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesJuneteenthRed, Green, Black
June 30, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesPrideRainbow
July 1, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesCanada DayRed, White
July 4, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesIndependence DayRed, White, Blue
September 30, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesNational Day of Truth and ReconciliationOrange
November 8, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesNational Indigenous Veterans DayOrange
November 11, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesRemembrance DayRed
November 11, 2024Bottom of every hour for 15 minutesVeterans DayRed, White, Blue

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